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Preventing Macular Degeneration: Key Habits to Protect Your Vision

Macular degeneration, especially age-related (AMD), is a major cause of vision loss in older adults. While there's no cure, lifestyle changes may reduce risk and slow progression. Key steps include:...

Tips on communicating visually with people with AMD

Hi all I don't have AMD, but I regularly produce literature for people with AMD and other vision impairments. My job is to produce materials for people considering a clinical...

Cold Weather Eyes

Do you find that cold weather affects your eyes or makes you more aware of your AMD symptoms? How do you manage this?...

Asking for special accommodations

Do you find it difficult to ask for special accommodations while living with low vision? Do you find it easy or difficult to ask a stranger for help in a...

Avoiding Progression

Just wondering what people think is the most important thing one can do to avoid nasty progression. Diet? Sunlight? Screen time? I'm very curious.. I have one good eye which...

Looking for tips on trying to follow music

I’ve been playing guitar for almost 60 years. I don’t read music, so I type out lyrics and have the cords over the proper words. I am now typing my...

Is there anyone who was diagnosed with Macular Degeneration young in life?

I was diagnosed at age 43 with no family history and no vision problems whatsoever previously. It was found during a yearly eye exam. I am just at a loss...

Wake Up Call Moments with MD

Have you had "wake-up call" moments that showed you your limitations with macular degeneration? (For example: driving at night feeling uncomfortable, a fall you've taken). Share your experiences below to...

Experience With Cataracts

Have you been diagnosed with cataracts along with macular degeneration? How do you find yourself managing both on a day-to-day basis? Share your experience with our community....

Best type of lighted magnifier

I would like to get a lighted magnifier for reading and other small detailed work. Do any of you have recommendations about the type of Magnifier you like. I don’t...

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